The Pretender

Doodling to survive


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In this episode Jay reflects on his recent depression and health issues, as well as how he lost his creative ability and enthusiasm for writing. He talks about an interesting technique suggested by a friend to regain it all back. What technique was this, you might ask - Doodling!

Finally Jay shares his entire doodle list that included all the activities he did just to stay afloat.

 

Resources about the technique of Doodling:

 

What are doodles and their benefits?

 

Benefits of doodling

 

Doodle your way to better mental health

 

Art Journaling (doodle and de-stress)

 

Quotable: "But what I figured out through this novel idea from my super friend - was more confounding: That throughout the process of my mental struggles and physical health I was doing the same thing - I was incoherently doing [different] things to try and get better." -Jay

 

The Pretender theme music is a beat composed by 2dayPresents and is titled "1000 Feet"

 

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The PretenderBy Jay Siwiti